Am I Being Unrealistic?

JohnsZ · 06-28-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

Thanks.... I guess

I had to throw in how easy it really is to change your own oil and rattling it off was the only way that seemed appropriate.

Hope all works out for you John, i know most of the GTR mechanics i have met wont be a 400 pound man smoking a cigarette... yikes

Thanks Volk....now THAT'S what I like to hear! I'm feeling better already

Volk Z · 06-28-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Thanks Volk....now THAT'S what I like to hear! I'm feeling better already

If you were closer I would spin over and show you how to change it then you wouldnt have to stress over all the dealer crap.... BUT i think the GTR tech will be your safest bet.

Goodluck with everything!

JohnsZ · 06-28-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

If you were closer I would spin over and show you how to change it then you wouldnt have to stress over all the dealer crap.... BUT i think the GTR tech will be your safest bet.

Goodluck with everything!

Thanks

Apoc370z · 06-28-2012, 04:11 PM

I can understand your concern cause i am paranoid at times as well. Not so much about the weight of the techs but how they handle my car. Things like if they are using the mounting points correctly especially when i have after market side skirts that are lower than stock.

Another thing that bugs me is when the techs do not put a sheet of paper (dont know what the proper term is) on the seat when they they are wearing their filty work uniforms.

Will i be annoyed? Yes. Will i complain? No. Luckily for me my friend works at the dealership i go to so i can always make a request to have him work on it.

Not everyone have the skill or experience to change the oil themselves, eventhough it is not hard to do so. I go to the dealer cause its only 10 mins away and they only charge about 10 bucks for the service since i bring my own oil and filter. Not to mention i am lazy :P

Oh another thing that irks me is when the guy on the counter tells me their ester oil is better and it will void my warrently if i use other brand of oil

bigdog1250 · 06-28-2012, 04:24 PM

Are the 10-30 seconds to readjust your seat back that big of deal?

As long as they take care of the car, which I'm sure they will, who cares?

370Z Purist · 06-28-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

I can understand your concern cause i am paranoid at times as well. Not so much about the weight of the techs but how they handle my car. Things like if they are using the mounting points correctly especially when i have after market side skirts that are lower than stock.

Another thing that bugs me is when the techs do not put a sheet of paper (dont know what the proper term is) on the seat when they they are wearing their filty work uniforms.

Will i be annoyed? Yes. Will i complain? No. Luckily for me my friend works at the dealership i go to so i can always make a request to have him work on it.

Not everyone have the skill or experience to change the oil themselves, eventhough it is not hard to do so. I go to the dealer cause its only 10 mins away and they only charge about 10 bucks for the service since i bring my own oil and filter. Not to mention i am lazy :P

Oh another thing that irks me is when the guy on the counter tells me their ester oil is better and it will void my warrently if i use other brand of oil

hahaha that is a load of ****, void your warranty... jeez, some stealerships just can't stop.

kenchan · 06-28-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Are the 10-30 seconds to readjust your seat back that big of deal?

As long as they take care of the car, which I'm sure they will, who cares?

cigarette smell and 400lbs butt crack grease

marks on seats... yah, they will definitely take care of it...

image wat they will do to the car where one can't see.....

Apoc370z · 06-28-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

hahaha that is a load of ****, void your warranty... jeez, some stealerships just can't stop.

I know, i usually just keep quiet to avoid any conflict

Mt Tam I am · 06-28-2012, 04:42 PM

I hate others driving my car as well but, tough. If somebody is working on my car they need to drive it to see if it cured. Not on an oil change except in and out of the bay.

A cigarette wielding 400 pound fellow is where I would leave. Smoking is unacceptable in my vehicile.

JohnsZ · 06-28-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cigarette smell and 400lbs butt crack grease

marks on seats... yah, they will definitely take care of it...

image wat they will do to the car where one can't see.....

Exactly....

Pelican170 · 06-28-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

And you are my fellow statesman....shame!

lol, you really thought my post was that bad? i was just playing around but I do think thats very anal to be that way about your seats...

JohnsZ · 06-28-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

lol, you really thought my post was that bad? i was just playing around but I do think thats very anal to be that way about your seats...

Nah....no problem! But I have a question for you. The last time I drove through Danbury, I sure didn't see any pelicans....flamingos, dolphins, nor alligators for that matter. Am I missing something!

Mt Tam I am · 06-28-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

no biggie. i use to hate it when my wife changed the seat, mirror positions on my car so i can relate.

i only own MT cars now and she can't drive MT, so problem solved.

My gal can't drive a MT either. It backfired though when I wanted to sleep on the ride home and had actually forgotten why she never drives my cars. It meant another night in a hotel.

NYBladeZ · 06-28-2012, 06:03 PM

Um seating adjustment beef? Lol that is one of the oddest and funniest things I've heard on this forum, I would have given you a sideways look as well. So what's your decided upon resolution? Drive to NY, put more miles on the car for a different dealer or learn how to do it yourself? Btw, I don't know how asking for the GT-R mechanic is going to go down at the shop, they could outright say no because you don't have a GT-R, I mean if it was as easy as asking for the GT-R mechanic I'm sure the guy with the Versa would want the special tech as well. Learn how to change the oil yourself, at least that way you'll feel gratified and know the job was done right instead of biting fingernails worrying over seat angles in the dealer waiting room.

Dwight Frye · 06-28-2012, 06:04 PM

I do most work myself but when I do have the dealer service my car I tell them thanks for the offer, but I don't want them to wash the car afterwards. I don't trust them to do that part. It's not like they have their $60 per hour certified mechanics as lot boys and I figure that's where the damage or monkey business is going to occur.

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I hate others driving my car as well but, tough. If somebody is working on my car they need to drive it to see if it cured. Not on an oil change except in and out of the bay. A cigarette wielding 400 pound fellow is where I would leave. Smoking is unacceptable in my vehicile. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-28-2012, 06:03 PM	#44 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Um seating adjustment beef? Lol that is one of the oddest and funniest things I've heard on this forum, I would have given you a sideways look as well. So what's your decided upon resolution? Drive to NY, put more miles on the car for a different dealer or learn how to do it yourself? Btw, I don't know how asking for the GT-R mechanic is going to go down at the shop, they could outright say no because you don't have a GT-R, I mean if it was as easy as asking for the GT-R mechanic I'm sure the guy with the Versa would want the special tech as well. Learn how to change the oil yourself, at least that way you'll feel gratified and know the job was done right instead of biting fingernails worrying over seat angles in the dealer waiting room. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

06-28-2012, 04:11 PM	#34 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	I can understand your concern cause i am paranoid at times as well. Not so much about the weight of the techs but how they handle my car. Things like if they are using the mounting points correctly especially when i have after market side skirts that are lower than stock. Another thing that bugs me is when the techs do not put a sheet of paper (dont know what the proper term is) on the seat when they they are wearing their filty work uniforms. Will i be annoyed? Yes. Will i complain? No. Luckily for me my friend works at the dealership i go to so i can always make a request to have him work on it. Not everyone have the skill or experience to change the oil themselves, eventhough it is not hard to do so. I go to the dealer cause its only 10 mins away and they only charge about 10 bucks for the service since i bring my own oil and filter. Not to mention i am lazy :P Oh another thing that irks me is when the guy on the counter tells me their ester oil is better and it will void my warrently if i use other brand of oil

06-28-2012, 06:04 PM	#45 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I do most work myself but when I do have the dealer service my car I tell them thanks for the offer, but I don't want them to wash the car afterwards. I don't trust them to do that part. It's not like they have their $60 per hour certified mechanics as lot boys and I figure that's where the damage or monkey business is going to occur.